OKLAHOMA CITY- The Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved critical legislation Monday by Chairman Paul Rosino to create the Oklahoma Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has secured committee passage of Senate Bill 1806, legislation to extend foster care services through age 21 to better support young adults.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has advanced legislation from Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, that would make it a felony to falsely impersonate a law enforcement officer. 

The Senate on Monday unanimously passed Senate Bill 1936 in a vote of 48 to 0. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, has received the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) Elected Women of Excellence Award. The honor celebrates women who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to public service, often overcoming challenges and breaking barriers along the way.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has won unanimous committee approval for legislation updating the eviction timeline. Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, said Oklahoma has one of the fastest eviction processes in the country. Senate Bill 1209, which was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, would exclude Sundays and federal holidays from the filing schedule. 

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, has advanced legislation that prohibits someone from boarding a school bus without receiving permission from a school district employee.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, passed Senate Resolution 29 on Thursday, a measure recognizing and celebrating Black History Month in the State of Oklahoma.